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Гай Ме́ссій Квінт Трая́н Де́цій (; бл. 201 — червень 251), більш відомий як Божественний Децій або Децій Траян — римський імператор у 249 — 251 роках. Був одним з так званих «солдатських імператорів». Останнього року свого життя володарював разом зі своїм сином, Гереннієм Етруском, та був вбитий разом із ним у битві при Абриті. Децій та його син стали першими римськими імператорами, що загинули під час бою із зовнішнім ворогом. Під час правління Деція по всій Римській імперії відбувалися масові гоніння християн.

Титул імператора отримував двічі. Владу трибуна отримував 4 рази: в 249 році, в червні та жовтні 250 року й в січні 251 року). Також Децій Траян носив низку спеціальних переможних титулів: «Великий переможець Дакії», «Великий переможець Парфії», «Відновлювач Дакії», «Великий переможець германський» з 250 року.

Раннє життя
Децій народився в Будалії, яке відносилась тоді до провінції Паннонія (сучасне село  у Сербії). Ймовірно, він походив з місцевої знатної родини з італійським корінням. Точна дата його народження невідома, але з повідомлень Полемія Сільвія і Псевдо-Аврелія Віктора, згідно з якими на момент смерті Децію було п'ятдесят років, можна зробити висновок, що він народився у 201 році. Відомо, що до 230 року Децій одружився з Геренію Етрусцілою, що походила з етруського роду. Після здобуття Децієм титула імператора, його дружина стала августою, отримала почесний титул «Матері лагерів» та супроводжувала його в деяких кампаніях. Разом подружжя мало двох синів:
 Геренній Етруск (бл. 227—251) — імператор в 251 році. Правив разом із батьком;
 Гостіліан (помер в. листопаді 251) — став імператором одразу після смерті батька. Правив разом із Требоніаном Галлом.
На відміну від його попередників на посаді імператора (Філіппа І Араба або Максиміна Фракійця), Децій мав чималий адміністративний досвід перш, ніж зійти на трон. До цього він був видатним сенатором, обіймав посаду консула в 232 році, а також був міським префектом Риму за правління імператора Філіпа Араба. Під час так званого року шести імператорів, Децій був вірним Максиміну Фракійцю, який втім втратив владу. Після поразки та загибелі Максиміна він впав в немилість і був зміщений з поста намісника провінції Тарраконська Іспанія. Проте лояльність Деція до ворогів сенату вочевидь не враховувалась, тому в працях античних істориків, навіть налаштованих просенатськи, він оцінювався заголом позитивно. Це відносилося і до майбутнього імператора Валеріана, який встав на сторонні кандидатів сенату у 238 році, але був близьким соратником Деція.

Наприкінці 248 року Децію було доручено командування над римськими легіонами на Дунаї, що були незадоволені правліням тодішнього імператора, Філіппа Араба. Спочатку Децій висловлював свою чинному імператору Філіппу, проте одразу після очолення легіонів, був проголошений ними новим імператором. На чолі бунтуючих військ Децій вирушив до Риму, розбивши перед цим Філіпа Араба в . Після затвердження своєї влади Сенатом, Децій прийняв ім'я Траян на честь Марка Ульпія Траяна, що вважався зразковим імператором. За візантійським істориком Зосимом, Децій був одягнений у фіолетовий колір і змушений був взяти на себе тягар влади, попри його небажання. Сенат сподівався на хороші відносини з новим імператором. Сучасники характеризували його як людину освічену, помірну та енергійну.

Правління

Відновлення цензури
Перший рік свого правління присвятив різним перетворенням, як всередині країни так і поза нею. Особливу увагу імператор приділив тому, щоб згуртувати духовні сили язичницької релігії заради підтримки своєї влади, заснованої на військовій силі. Також з метою поліпшення суспільної моралі, Децієм було прикладено чимало зусиль задля відродження цензури — він прагнув відродити окрему посаду і повноження цензора. Обрання людини на цю посаду Децій залишив Сенату, який зі свого боку одностайно обрав Валеріана (майбутнього імператора). Але той, добре усвідомлюючи небезпеки та труднощі, пов'язані з цією посадою, рішуче відмовився.

Монетарна політика
До початку правління Деція Траяна монетна система, встановлена реформою ще за Октавіана Августа (1 ауреус = 2 золотих квінарія = 25 денаріїв = 50 квінарій = 100 сестерціїв = 200 дупондії = 400 асів = 800 семісів = 1600 квадрансів), зазнала змін. Монети деяких номіналів не карбувались тривалий час, вводилися нові номінали, кілька разів, починаючи з правління Нерона, зменшувалися вага і проба монет. За правління Деція Траяна також відбулося чимало змін. На реверсах монет зображувалися численні римські боги та їхні персоніфікації. Велике значення, яке мали в період правління Деція Траяна балканські провінції, знайшло прояв і на монетах. На реверсах цих монет почалися міститися персоніфіковані зображення двох Панноній (Верхньої та Нижньої), Дакії та Іллірії. Була випущена серія монет із зображеннями попередників Деція Траяна, що були обожнені Сенатом. Імовірно, ця серія була частиною релігійної політики, спрямованої на підтримку римських традицій.

У Римській імперії, крім імперських монет для всієї держави, карбували і провінційні. Жорсткий контроль їх випуску з боку Риму був відсутній. Для них характерне використання традиційних для провінцій номіналів грошових одиниць, а також легенда місцевою мовою, а не латиною. З ім'ям Деція Траяна карбувалися срібні тетрадрахми, а також мідні монети з легендою грецькою мовою. Крім монет, що випускалися від імені самого Деція, карбувалися також монети від імені членів його сім'ї: дружини та двох синів.

Переслідування християн

Децій користувався великою підтримкою Сенату та в 250 році зробив спробу підняти престиж імператорської влади й зміцнити державу, оголосивши обов'язковим для всіх участь в культі Генія імператора (божества, яке протегує імператору). У 250 році Децій видав указ, текст якого зберігся у Єгипті. У ньому йшлося, що всі мешканці імперії у певний день були зобов'язані принести в жертву магістрам своєї громади за безпеку імперії. Будь-хто, включаючи християн, що через релігійні переконання відмовлялися принести жертву за імператора і добробут імперії до зазначеної дати, ризикували бути піддані тортурам і страчені. Таким чином в 250 році був вбитий папа Фабіан. Цей наказ також призвів до масових вбивств у Карфагені та Александрії.

На думку американського історика Д. Поттера, своїм наказом Децій не намагався нав'язати перевагу римського пантеону над іншими богами. Цілком імовірно, що указ був спробою узаконити свою позицію і відповісти на загальне занепокоєння, викликане минулим римським тисячоліттям. Хоча сам Децій видав наказ з метою затвердження свого консервативного бачення на давньоримську културу та запевнення громадян Риму в безпеці та стабільності. Було вжито заходів, які вимагали від єпископів і офіцерів церкви принести жертву за імператора. Щонайменше 46 таких свідоцтв були опубліковані, з яких всі датовані 250 роком. Поклоніння культу імператора було в Римі не настільки актом релігійним, скільки різновидом присяги від населення. Відмова християн сприймалась таким чином насамперед як зрада державі.

Вже наприкінці другого року правління Деція переслідування християн послабилось. Проте згодом Церква оголосила імператора Деція лютим тираном. У цей час відбулася пандемія невідомої хвороби, яка забирала життя близько 5000 осіб в Римі щодня. Сьогодні це має назву «чума Кипріяна» на честь єпископа Карфагена, де і чума, і переслідування християн спричинили чи не найбільші втрати серед населення. Біограф Понтій Карфагенський стверджує, що укази Деція були оновлені за правління Валеріана у 253 р. та скасовані його сином, Галлієном, у 261.

Терми Деція

Під час свого правління він розпочав декілька будівельних проєктів у Римі, зокрема так звані терми Деція. Вони були споруджені на Авентинському пагорбі чи то в 249, чи то в 252 році та збереглися аж до XVI століття. Децієм також було відремонтовано Колізей, який перед тим був пошкоджений ударами блискавки .

Боротьба з карпами та готами й смерть

Варварські вторгнення до імперії ставали все більш і більш сміливими і частими, тоді як імперія стикались з серйозною економічною кризою в часи Деція. Під час свого короткого правління Децій обрав участь у діях проти вторгнення готів та карпів, які перетнули Дунай до намірів районів і Фракії. Це перший значний випадок, коли готи, які пізніше зіграють важливу роль, з'являються в історичних записах. Готи здивували імператора, коли взяли в облогу Нікополіс на Дунаї; готи втікали через важку місцевість на Балканах, але потім подвоїлася і здивували римлян біля Берої, звільнивши свій табір і розігнавши римських війська. Тоді готи перейшли до нападу на Філіпополіс(сучасний Пловдив), який потрапив у їхні руки.Тит Юлій Приск, оголосив себе імператором під захистом готів в опозиції до Деція, але повстання Юлія було швидкоплинним, а він був убитий незабаром. Після чого нападники почали повертатися на батьківщину, навантаженні здобиччю і полоненими, серед яких були і сенатори..

Взимку 250 року, можливо, скориставшись зледеніння Дунаю і ослабленням гарнізонів (істотна частина римських військ ще знаходилося у Вероні), слов'янські племена карпів вторглися в Мезію. Децій, отримавши повідомлення про нашестя варварів, відправив свого сина Гереннія Етруска, зведеного в ранг цезаря, в Мезію на чолі армії, а потім і сам почав збирати війська. Від'їзд імператора був відзначений карбуванням монет з легендами (написами) «EXERCITU ILLLYRICUS» (Іллірійські війська) і «GENIUS EXERCITUS ILLYRICIANA ET PANNONIAE» (Геній іллірійських і паннонських військ).

Одночасно у 250 році готи, на чолі з королем Книвою вторглися в Мезію та Фракію. Після просування вглиб провінції загони Книви були відкинуті Требоніаном Галлом, намісником Верхньої і Нижньої Паннонії. Готи повернули на південь, до Нікополя. В кінці весни 250 року карпи і даки зробили набіг на Мезію.

У розпал війни (в червні або липні 250 року) Децій поспішив вирушити з Риму, щоб приєднатися до армії. Перед від'їздом він призначив майбутнього імператора Валеріана на невідомий пост, пов'язаний з фінансами і внутрішніми справами держави. Прибувши на місце подій, Децій успішно повів військові дії і незабаром забезпечив стабільність в регіоні. Нікополь був звільнений, а карпи вибиті з провінції; в честь перемоги були викарбувані монети з легендами «Dacicus Maximus» (Великий переможець Дакії) і «Restitutor daciarum» (Відновлючав Дакії). Крім того, імператор відновив військову дисципліну і заснував військові поселення в Паннонії і Мезії, а також наказав відремонтувати дороги в придунайських та причорноморських провінціях. На заході було придушене якесь повстання і здобута перемога над варварами. Відомо, що в цей час був завершений грандіозний проект відновлення доріг, мостів і прикордонних укріплень. Багато придорожних каменів-вказівників з провінцій Британія, Африка, Галатія, Палестина, Сирія, Паннонія свідчать про цю роботу.

Однак ситуація в Імперії була надзвичайно напружена. Децій рушив проти чергового вторгнення племен карпів і готів, однак при необережному переслідуванні був розбитий військом супротивника, що перегрупувалося — перший випадок в історії Риму, коли римський імператор загинув від варварів.

У 251 відразу ж після цієї поразки Децій зібрав свої розпорошенці війська і, відновивши бойовий дух, відрізав готам, зайнятими протягом усього цього часу облогою Філіпполіса, всі шляхи до відступу. Ослаблене і обтяжене обозом військо готове було з радістю відкупилися від бою, але Децій не хотів про це чути, наполягаючи або на битві, або на здачі без всяких умов. Готи зважилися на бій. Тим часом Децій повернувся зі своєю реорганізованою армією, У супроводі його сина Гереннія Етруска і генерала Требонуса Галла, маючи намір перемогти завойовників і відновити здобич. Вирішальний бій, битва під Абрітусом, в якій готи воювали з відчаєм під командуванням Книви, відбувався протягом двох тижнів у червні 251 року в Лудогорі (регіон на північному сході Болгарії, що зливається з Добруджа), біля невеликого поселення Абрит. У першому ж натиску, стрілою в обличчя був убитий син Деція, Гереній. Йордан записує, що легіони готові були відступити, але Децій закликав їх до подальшого бою, вигукнувши «загибель одного воїна не грає для республіки великої ролі!», і битва продовжилася.

Перші дві лінії були вже знищені, коли легіони на чолі з самим імператором наткнулися при переслідуванні на заховану в засідці третю лінію прикриту болотами. У цій вкрай незручній для легіонерів місцевості, після кривавої і довгої січі загинув або потонув сам імператор на п'ятдесятому році свого життя, а з ним і кращі з солдатів. Як розповідає історик Аврелій Віктор: "Децій, переслідуючи варварів через Дунай помер через зраду в Абриті після правління протягом двох років. Дуже багато повідомляють, що син впав у битві одночасно натискаючи на атаку занадто сміливо; що батько, однак, посилено стверджував, що втрата одного солдата здавалось йому занадто малою для справи. І тому він відновив бій і загинув подібним чином, воюючи енергійно.Однак література стверджує, що Децій був зраджений його наступником, що був залучений до таємного союзу з готами, але це лише здогадка, хоча Галлус був змушений прийняти молодшого сина Деція, як спільного імператора, хоч той був занадто молодий, щоб правити
Оскільки невдовзі після цього в Римі помер від «чуми Кипріяна», яка спустошувала тоді околиці міста, і молодший син Деція Гостіліан, влада залишилася в руках одного з воєначальників Деція, правителя Мезії Требоніана Галла, який підозрювався у зраді Деція під час битви з готами за те, що не ввів з іншого флангу вчасно свої війська на допомогу.

На думку сучасних дослідників, битва, в якій загинули Траян Децій, його син Геренній Етруск та значна частина римського війська, відбулася на південь — південний захід від сучасного міста Разград (Респ. Болгарія), на підступах до с. Пороіште. Колись ця місцевість була сильно заболоченою; у середньовіччі болгари називали це урочище «Хіляда ізвора» («Тисяча потоків»). Малоймовірно, що зруйновані римські легіони проголосили імператора зрадником, що ніс відповідальність за втрату багатьох солдатів. Децій був першим римським імператором, який загинув у бою проти іноземного ворога. Після надалі Деція, Требоніан Галл призначений імператор уклав ганебний мир з готами і поспішив повернутися до Риму. Цікава посмертна пам'ять Деція: його спочатку обожествили, потім зрадили прокляттю пам'яті, а після знову обожествили

Зовнішність і особисті якості
Псевдо-Аврелій Віктор писав про Деція Траяна наступне:
 "Він володів різноманітними знаннями і багатьма чеснотами, в мирних умовах був м'який і товариський,У військових-дуже енергійний". На відомому мармуровому бюсті з Капітолійського музею в Римі,Децій зображений в стані невпевненості і тривоги,немов він стурбований обставинами,що складалися в Римській імперії під час його правління..Скульптор підкреслив зморшки і складки на обличчі,глибоко посадженні очі,сумно дивляться вперед і старечий рот.

Наслідки правління
Правління Деція Траяна було відносно недовгим-воно тривало близько двох років (за повідомленням Хронографа 354 року-1 рік,11 місяців і 18 днів).Після сходження на престол метою імператора стало відродження колишньої могутності Римської держави, а також повернення до старовинних традицій. Отримавши владу, Децій приступив до реалізації програми, спрямованої на відновлення слави Риму.
У релігійній політиці Децій проводив курс на повернення до старого «божого світу» до звичайного принесення жертв богам;офіційною ідеологією його правління було слідування традиціям великих римських імператорів. Відновлення цензури на його думку, забезпечило б зв'язок між імператором, сенатом і народом, однак ці спроби закінчилися крахом через їх невідповідність потребам швидко мінливої держави. На думку історика Ю. Б. Циркіна всі починання імператора «виявилися настільки ж утопічними, як і спроба сенату в 238 році повернути собі майже повну владу».У античних істориків думки про Деція поділяються: християнські автори ставляться негативно, а язичники підтримують діяння. Йому судилося прийняти правління імперією у важкий для Риму період, але навіть за короткий термін свого правління Децій показав себе діяльним і енергійним імператором. У той же час, на думку християнських істориків його політика завдала шкоди країні, проте подібні розглядається досить неупереджено.

Родовід

  Децій, римський імператор у 249—251 рр.
  Геренній, римський імператор у 251 р.
  Гостіліан, римський імператор у 251 р.

Примітки

Джерела
 Аврелій Віктор. //О цезарях.
 Зосим. Новая история

Посилання

Література
 Вус О. В. Гибель Дециев. Разгром римской армии у Абритуса как кульминация Скифской войны 250—251 гг. // МАИАСК. 2018. Вып. 10 // https://cyberleninka.ru/article/n/gibel-detsiev-razgrom-rimskoy-armii-u-abritusa-kak-kulminatsiya-skifskoy-voyny-250-251-gg/viewer
 Wolfram, Herwig. History of the Goths (transl. by Thomas J. Dunlap), University of California Press, 1988,
 Wittig K.Decius.Paulys Real Encyclopedie der classischen
Altertumswissenschaft. Vol 5. — Stuttgart, 1932. — 1244—1284 p.
 Potter, David S. The Roman Empire at Bay AD 180—395, Routledge, 2004.
 Southern, Pat. The Roman Empire from Severus to Constantine, Routledge, 2001.
 Scarre, Chris, Chronicle of the Roman Emperors: the reign-by-reign record of the rulers of Imperial Rome, Thames & Hudson, 1995.
 Грант, М. Римские императоры. Деций Траян. — М.: ТЕРРА — Книжный клуб, 1998.
 Циркин Ю. Б. Император Деций: попытка возрождения Рима. Исследования и публикации по истории античного мира. 2009. Архивировано 5 августа 2012 года.
 Nathan G. Trajan Decius (249—251 A.D.) und Usurpers During His Reign (англ.). An Online Encyclopedia of Roman Emperors. 2009. Архивировано 5 августа 2012 года.
 Potter D. S. The Roman Empire at Bay, AD 180—395. — Routledge, 2004.

Римські імператори III століття
Солдатські імператори
Криза III століття
Померли 251
Померли в Болгарії
Консули Римської імперії
Народились 201
Уродженці Сербії

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April 1, 2022 March 30, 2022 lefroggy01
Moscopoli — Moscowgate
Listening to Italy
by Orecchiette
MOSCOPOLI (or Moscow-gate)
Marco Travaglio, Editor of Il Fatto Quotidiano, a newspaper to the left of la Repubblica, commenced his editorial on Putin by taking a slogan from a pacifist demo that happened in March. "Né con Putin, Né con Nato" Not with Putin nor with NATO. "I have always condemned Vladimir Putin's regime, ever since Silvio Berlusconi went to flatter him and say that he was "a gift from God."
The European Right has made many connections with Russia. Matteo Salvini, The Lega leader, is Italy's very prominent supporter of Russia. He is a man of visual symbols and at one point, until the Pope expressed his disapproval, he frequently brandished a crucifix. In the past Salvini has been seen wearing two versions of T-shirts expressing his enthusiasm for Putin. However, following the Ukraine invasion one bit back. Salvini tried to make a face-saving visit to Poland. When he arrived at Przemysl, the Mayor, Wojciech Bakun, waved one of the shirts in utter condemnation. Salvini's trip had been made to express his pacifism, but, said La Repubblica, " he transformed himself into a mockery". (09/03/22)
Matteo Salvini and his La Lega, plus some members of M5S (Five Star Movement), have long made supportive contact with Putin and his Party, United Russia. In April 2019 Claudio Gatti wrote in La Repubblica that Moscow had actually listed the ways that this "long flirt" could help promote Russian interests in Italy. They included actions to discredit events or people who opposed the external political strategies of Russia; the encouragement of visits by politicians and influential people to Putin or his senior party members; the condemnation of anti-Russian sanctions; the promotion within regional, national and European circles of favourable comment about the annexation of the Crimea
The Lega at large supported what can only be called Russian demands with comments such as: "Russia has many friends in Italy, more than you imagined" (Senator Segio Divina) or "admiration for the independence (of Crimea), is a theme dear to The Lega's heart … Russia is not a rogue state". (MP Claudio Borghi)
One of these friends was Gianluca Savoini, now infamous for this so-called Moscopoli affair. Savoini has always had extreme right and fascist political beliefs and writes for the far-right L'Indipendente. He was a spokeperson for Matteo Salvini when the latter started in politics. He later went on to found the Lombardy-Russia Association. Buzzfeed and L'Espresso (2019) broke the story that Savoini and others had met with members of Putin's United Russia Party to discuss inducements to be given in return for their Italian help. A photo of one meeting at Moscow's Metropole Hotel clearly shows him there. At first Salvini denied that he knew Savoini and the saga is highly discreditable. In short, a deal was cooked up to sell oil at a discount to Eni, the Italian energy company. The 58m Euro difference in price would then slide quietly to La Lega in time to help their 2019 Euro election funds. The Russians would also receive a cut at some point. Savoini is currently under investigation for international corruption.
There is an undercurrent of anti-NATO feeling in Italy, certainly manifesting itself in The Lega but also in M5S. Parliament is currently (end March) debating the continuation of and a possible rise in defence spending, currently 2% ofPil (GDP). Ex-Premier Giuseppe Conte, who is running for election as M5S President, recently said that he supported funding to rapidly increase green energy production rather than defence spending. This pointedly states his opposing position to the previous M5S leader Luigi Di Maio, who supports Draghi's continuation or increase of defence spending. Conte and Di Maio now have an antagonistic relationship which is splitting the Movement.
The sending of arms to Ukraine was also considered during these defence debates. Vito Petrocelli, No 3 in M5S and Head of the External Commission spoke strongly about his opposition and how sending arms would make Italy a "co-belligerent". He was criticised loudly during and after his speech. He said, as a dig at NATO, his stand was not out of support for Putin, but an act of pacifism, unlike the NATO blue helmets who had looked the other way during the massacre at Srebenica. A contradictory position if there ever was one. It must be said that Petrocelli is particularly close to Sergey Razov the Russian Ambassador – more of him later.
Ukraine's Prime Minister Vladimir Zelensky spoke to the Italian Parliament and Salvini asked his parliamentarians to be present. Not all complied and among them was Lega's extreme nationalist Simone Pillon. In context, Lega Nord, TheLega's previous incarnation, had pressed for independence for the North of Italy. Reading Pillon's Wikipedia Italian entry gives the senses a shock because first there is a Wiki-warning and what follows is written in the Lombard dialect, rather than Italian.
Yet more – On 25 March 2022 La Stampa ran an article: "IF KILLING THE TYRANT IS THE ONLY OPTION". Journalist Domenico Quirico considered whether it would be a good thing morally and practically to kill Putin. He was a little ambiguous in his reasoning and didn't directly advocate a killing. He said that killing a "dictator" was no different to the practice of "terrorism" and possibly could be a "an effective trigger to a worse chaos".
The Russian Ambassador, Sergey Razov, was obviously outraged and said that he would be suing the paper: "Needless to say, this goes against the rules of journalism and morality." Mario Calabresi, La Stampa's Editor, put out a video saying that: "we love freedom and will continue to defend it despite all the threats and intimidation."
There is obviously more to come on the La Stampa story. Also on the votes for defence spending, which could cause the Italian Government to fall. Plus, will Giuseppe Conte be elected as President of M5S? He is the only candidate but must receive more than 50.1% of the members' support. Both Mario Draghi and Conte continue to carry the highest level of support as the country's leaders, followed by Fratelli d'Italia's Giorgia Meloni. Polls differ numerically but these are consistent ratings. The Foundation for Subsidiarity think tank , Il sussidario, rates Matteo Salvini's position as "a flop."
It seems that Italy could be condemned for these liaisons and corrupt practices, until reference is made to similar happenings in other European countries. Obviously, the UK should look critically and openly at its own Russian involvements.
Finally: a last thought: 86 year old Silvio Berlusconi recently had a curious, informal (ie: not legal) wedding to his girlfriend. Speculation is that she is pregnant. Is this another of Berlusconi's gifts from God?
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I believe this is one good thing to come out of Bubblews.
This was a post first introduced there, and I think it'll be good to bring the tradition here to PersonalPaper. This is a great way for all of us to get to know each other better, maybe make some new online friends.
I think the title is pretty clear, you can ask me anything you'd like (within reason, please don't be creepy haha)!
And if you decide to do your own Ask Me Anything post, please feel free to tag me so I can ask you a question! And if someone already happened to start a post like this here already, let me know! :) I'll join in, I enjoy participating in posts like this.
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With the use of convenient baby carrots, this simple recipe comes together fast for a weeknight dinner.
In a medium saucepan, combine the baby carrots with remaining ingredients. Stir to blend ingredients. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and continue boiling (uncovered) for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until carrots are tender and the liquid has evaporated.
With less calories this cornbread is sure to still be a family classic.
Preheat oven to 350 OF. Mix together cornmeal, flour, sugar, and baking powder. In another bowl, combine buttermilk and egg. Beat lightly. Slowly add buttermilk and egg mixture to dry ingredients. Add margarine and mix by hand or with mixer for 1 minute. Bake for 20-25 minutes in an 8- by 8-inch, greased baking dish. Cool. Cut into 10 squares.
Macaroni and cheese is a popular side dish whose fat and calories can really add up. Our mac and cheese recipe is guilt-free, without sacrificing flavor. Our trick is to add a bit of grated onion and Dijon mustard. Try using whole-wheat noodles for added fiber.
Mix first 11 ingredients in a bowl and then place into a 2-quart casserole dish coated with cooking spray.
Make topping for dish by combining breadcrumbs, margarine and paprika, and sprinkling over the casserole. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 5 minutes or until set.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bring four cups of water to a boil. While the water heats, wash potatoes, drain them and cut them in half. Add them to the boiling water and return water to a boil. Reduce the heat and cook three to four minutes, then drain. Place potatoes in a pan sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle potatoes with lemon juice and garlic powder and roast until tender and well browned (about 10 to 20 minutes).
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Place all ingredients in blender or food processor and blend until very smooth. Use in place of mayonnaise and/or sour cream. Add a little powdered sugar and orange rind, and it becomes a good dip for fresh strawberries. Add curry powder, and it makes a great dip for veggies. Naturally, it is wonderful on baked potatoes or sliced cucumbers.
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A delightful addition to any meal.
Bring vegetable stock to a simmer in a stock-pot over medium heat; reduce heat to low.
Meanwhile, in a heavy bottom pot, heat the olive oil. Once the oil is heated, sauté the minced shallots for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Stir in the chard stems and sauté briefly.
Add the rice and stir, fully coating the grains in the olive oil. Cook over medium heat for about 1 minute. Stir in half of the asparagus stems and half of the chard leaves.
Add about half a cup of simmering vegetable stock to mixture in heavy bottom pot. Stir until most of the liquid is absorbed. Continue to add stock in half-cup increments, stirring until most of the liquid is absorbed, before adding the next portion. Repeat until the mixture is creamy and a bit loose. This process will take about 20 minutes.
Stir in the remaining greens and asparagus tips, cooking for 2-3 minutes, or until tender.
Turn off the heat and season the risotto with salt and pepper, adding generous amounts of grated cheese, the lemon juice and lemon zest.
Serve on a platter and top with freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley.
Heat the olive oil in the pressure cooker over medium-high heat. Once the oil is heated, sauté the minced shallots for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the chard stems and sauté briefly.
Add the rice and stir, fully coating the grains in the olive oil.
Stir in half of the asparagus stems, half of the chard leaves and the stock. Lock the lid. Bring mixture to the highest pressure and maintain this pressure for 8 minutes. Quick release the pressure and remove the lid. Maintain the high heat and stir in the remaining greens and asparagus tips, cooking for 2-3 minutes, or until tender. Add additional stock if necessary. Season the risotto with salt and pepper, adding generous amounts of grated cheese, the lemon juice and lemon zest.
Tasty combination of unexpected flavors.
Put oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 450 F.
Halve squash lengthwise. Then, cut off and discard stem ends. Scoop out seeds and cut squash lengthwise into ¾-inch-wide wedges.
Toss squash with black pepper, ¾ teaspoon salt and 2 tablespoons oil in a bowl. Then, arrange, cut sides down, in two large, shallow baking pans. Roast squash, switching position of pans halfway through roasting, until squash is tender and undersides of wedges are golden brown, 25 to 35 minutes.
While squash roasts, mince garlic and mash to a paste with remaining ¼ teaspoon salt. Transfer paste to a small bowl and whisk in lime juice, chile (to taste), cilantro and remaining ¼ cup oil until combined. Transfer squash, browned sides up, to a platter and drizzle with vinaigrette.
A new variation on an old standby - cabbage slaw.
Whisk canola oil, sesame oil, vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, salt and poppy seeds in a large bowl. Add sweet potato, cabbage, scallions and Serrano/ jalapeno, if using; toss to combine. Serve immediately.
A Thanksgiving classic without the guilt of counting calories.
Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook over medium heat until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain well and return to the pan. Mash with a potato masher. Measure out 3 cups. (Reserve any extra for another use.) Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat an 8-inch-square (or similar 2-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Whisk eggs, oil and honey in a medium bowl. Add mashed sweet potato and mix well. Stir in milk, orange zest, vanilla and salt. Spread the mixture in the prepared baking dish. To prepare topping, mix flour, brown sugar, orange juice concentrate, oil and butter in a small bowl. Blend with a fork or your fingertips until crumbly. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle over the casserole. Bake the casserole until heated through and the top is lightly browned, 35 to 45 minutes.
This colorful and low in fat coleslaw recipe is great to take to any BBQ!
In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, yogurt, mustard, vinegar, sugar and caraway seeds, if using. Season with salt and pepper. Add cabbage and carrots and toss well. Serve within two hours or preparation.
With under 20 calories per serving, this creamy dressing won't be adding inches to your waistline.
Combine yogurt and buttermilk in blender or food processor and mix. Add the remaining ingredients and mix again. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.


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ISLAMIC PERSONAL LAW
Question of Law and Facts and Presumption
October 2, 2020 June 11, 2020 by lawwithshaheen
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Questions which arise for determination before a Court of law are considered either question of law or question of facts or a mixture of both, known as mixed questions of law and fact.
Question of Law:
Question of Fact:
Mixed Questions of fact and law:
Presumption:
Rebuttable:
Conclusive:
We can understand a question of law is in three senses:
(1). A question whose answer is already prescribed by some rule of law. Thus, the question as to what is reasonable and proper punishment for murder is a question of law.
In such cases, the judicial opinion is excluded and discretion of the Judge ruled out.
(2). The question as to what law on a particular point is. Such questions arise where notwithstanding the existence of a law on the point, it is dubbed with uncertainty.
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Such a state of affairs may be a matter of common occurrence because the language of the statute is often capable of assorted interpretations and it is during this sphere that the lawyers play the foremost important role.
So, interpretation of a specific provision of the law could be a question of law during this second sense but once it has been interpreted either way by a superior Court it becomes a question of law within the first sense.
(3). In Jury trials, such question as are to be answered by the Judge are named questions of law as distinguished from those which are to be answered by the Jury and which are called questions of fact.
This classification of the definition of a question of law is, however, incorrect because the Judge may often determine a question of fact ALSO but for that mere reason such question would not turn out to be a question of law.
For instance, A child under seven years of age does not have sufficient mental capacity to understand the nature of the consequences of the act done by him. This rule is prescribed by law, that a child under seven years of age is incapable of committing a crime. The courts, therefore, have no option but to answer the question of the criminal capacity of such a child in the negative.
You can read more here: Question of Law.
Question of fact means a question apart from a question of law. Thus,
i). any question not answered by a fixed rule of law;
ii). Any question is other than what the law on a particular point is;
iii). Any question which is to be decided by the Jury and not by the Judge is a question of fact.
Regarding the distinction between the question of law and fact, Patton observes:
"However difficult it may be to define the exact difference between law and fact, the distinction itself is fundamental for any legal system. Law consists of abstract rules which attempt to reduce to order the teeming facts of life. Facts are the raw material on the basis of which the law creates certain rights and duties".
According to Salmond, all matters and questions which come before a court of justice are of three kinds viz., matters and questions of law, matters and questions of judicial discretion and matters and questions of fact.
In the first case, it is the duty of the court to ascertain the law and decide the case accordingly.
In the second case, the court can exercise its own judgement and decide the dispute according to what it considers to be right, just, equitable or reasonable.
In the third case, it is the duty of the court to weigh the evidence and then come to its conclusion.
For instance, whether a child is under seven years of age or not, is a question of fact. And whether he can be tried for an offence, is a question of law.
What punishment, within the prescribed maximum limit, should be awarded to an accused in a particular case, is a pure question of fact. And what punishment is provided in law for that offence would be a question of law.
Some questions may be part of the law and partly of fact. Thus, in partnership cases, questions may arise necessitating determination of: –
i). the basic relation between the parties (a question of fact);
ii). The question of whether the relationship so proved constitutes a legal partnership (a question of law).
A presumption means a rule of law by which the Courts and Judges shall draw a specific inference from particular facts or from particular evidence unless and until the reality of that inference is disproved.
Thus, an individual who has not been heard of for seven years is presumed to be dead, although in an exceeding number of actual cases he has been found alive.
Similarly, an accused person is presumed to be innocent as long as he is not conclusively proved to have committed the offence, although the accused is a very influential person may have suppressed all evidence and none have the courage to come forward to speak against him.
The presumption may be either of fact or of law.
Presumption of law again is either rebuttable or conclusive:
Rebuttable presumptions are such as can be drawn by the Court if sufficient evidence is given to satisfy the Court that the inference drawn by it is incorrect.
Conclusive presumptions are those where on proof of one fact, the Court shall regard the other to have been actually proved and no evidence shall be admissible to contradict it.
In this sense, a child born during the continuance of a marriage or within 280 days of its dissolution shall be conclusively presumed to be legitimate.
It is concluded that the Question of law and Question of fact is different. Question of law is that whose answer already prescribed by rule of law while Question of fact is that whose answer is not prescribed by the rule of law.
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Assemblyman Marc Molinaro, R-Red Hook, said in a letter to Gov. David Paterson that merging the Hudson River Valley Greenway with the Department of State would not result in significant savings to New York. Instead, he said, the merger would significantly limit the state's ability to work with local partners and hamper economic development and environmental stewardship in the valley. It would also "signal the state's abandonment of seeking consensus in order to confront the myriad challenges throughout the Hudson River Valley," Molinaro said.
Paterson's executive budget for the coming year would merge the Northeastern Queens Nature and Historical Preserve Commission and the Hudson River Valley Greenway Communities Council and Conservancy into the Department of State. According to a press release from the governor's office, the mergers would save the state $1.1 million in the 2009-10 fiscal year.
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Mark Castiglione, acting executive director of the Greenway Communities Council and Conservancy, referred all questions about the merger to the state Division of the Budget.
Division of the Budget spokesman Matt Anderson said the state is looking for greater efficiencies to deal with the current difficult fiscal times. He said the merger would result in seven employees being laid off, but their work would be handled by the Department of State.
Anderson added that the state would ensure the "important work of the Greenway will continue uninterrupted during the merger." He also said the goals of the Greenway would remain unchanged.
Molinaro said the merger would actually save the state less than $100,000. He said $600,000 in funding for the Greenway comes from the federal government, so merging the organization with the Department of State would result in a loss of aid. Molinaro said the remainder of the proposed savings from the merger is salary for staff who would be reassigned.
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Q: Move multiple panels with Mouse I have a main Panel where I create some panel that I can drag & move. (The user can add panels)
Here is the code of my public class ObjetGrafcet: Panel,
(UserControlGraf.SelectionActuelle is a List where are added user-selected panels)
public ObjetGrafcet()
    {
        Redimension = false;
        isClicked = false;
        onMove = false;
        this.DoubleBuffered = true;
        this.SetStyle(ControlStyles.AllPaintingInWmPaint, true);
    }

    protected override void OnMouseUp(MouseEventArgs e)
    {
        base.OnMouseUp(e);
        foreach (Control ctr in UserControlGraf.SelectionActuelle)
        {
            if (onMove)
            {
                ctr.Left = ctr.Left - (ctr.Left % UserControlGraf.IntervalleGrilleX);
                ctr.Top = ctr.Top - (ctr.Top % UserControlGraf.IntervalleGrilleY);
            }
            if(ctr is Ligne)
            {
                ctr.Left += 1;
            }
        }
        Redimension = false;
        onMove = false;
    }

    protected override void OnMouseDown(MouseEventArgs e)
    {
        base.OnMouseDown(e);

        if (e.Button == MouseButtons.Left && !UserControlGraf.SelectionActuelle.Contains(this))
        {
            isClicked = true;
            Cursor.Current = Cursors.Default;
            UserControlGraf.SelectionActuelle.Add(this);

            //Permet la selection d'un seul objet grafcet
            if (UserControlGraf.SelectionActuelle.Count == 2)
            {
                ((ObjetGrafcet)UserControlGraf.SelectionActuelle[0]).isClicked = false;
                ((ObjetGrafcet)UserControlGraf.SelectionActuelle[0]).Refresh();
                UserControlGraf.SelectionActuelle.RemoveAt(0);
            }
            if(this is TextFieldGraf)
            {
                if(e.X > this.Width-10 && e.Y > this.Height - 10)
                {
                    Redimension = true;
                }
            }

            this.Refresh();
        }
        DepartSouris = new Point(e.X, e.Y);
    }

    protected override void OnMouseMove(MouseEventArgs e)
    {
        if (e.Button == MouseButtons.Left)
        {
            if (this is TextFieldGraf)
            {
                if (e.X > this.Width - 10 && e.Y > this.Height - 10)
                {
                    Redimension = true;
                }
            }
            if (Redimension)
            {
                this.Width = e.X  - (e.X % UserControlGraf.IntervalleGrilleX);
                this.Height = e.Y  - (e.Y % UserControlGraf.IntervalleGrilleY);
            }
            else
            {
                foreach (Control ctr in UserControlGraf.SelectionActuelle)
                {
                    ctr.Left = e.X + ctr.Left - DepartSouris.X;
                    ctr.Top = e.Y + ctr.Top - DepartSouris.Y;
                }
                onMove = true;
            }
        }
        this.Refresh();
    }

The problem is when I try to move my Panels its lagging really hard. It's not fluid as I want. I through my foreach was the cause (may be because it's a slow function?) But I don't know how to do in a different way.
What's the problem with my code?
Here is a screenshot of what I obtain. My lines are pobject inherited from ObjetGrafcet. This is when I move more than 4/5 lines.
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You'll be given one of our branded zip ties that you can use to securely close your bag. Unlike other luggage storage options, we make it easy for you by offering pre-booking through our website. It's $1/hour (Pay max. $10/bag per day). The rate is the same for all sizes of bags, backpacks, luggage to make it simple. Finally, we understand that plans change, and offer a free cancellation policy at any time, from anywhere. We want to make your bag storage in Charleston an easy, stress-free experience!
Sometimes, it's hard to know where to store luggage when traveling. This is especially true in smaller cities like Charleston, where Google searches like "luggage storage near me" and "luggage lockers near me" may yield few results.
That's why we put together this guide - to help you become the luggage-savvy traveler you've always dreamed of being.
What to do with luggage before a flight?
If you're out and about in Charleston before a flight, we suggest storing your luggage at the Amtrak station not too far from the airport. Ticket holders can store their bags for a reduced fee, and their service frees you up to spend your pre-flight time however you wish!
What to do with luggage before check in at Airbnb?
Just about everyone who has ever used Airbnb has had this question at one point or another. You may also be wondering what to do with luggage after checking out of your Airbnb. Either way, we have some suggestions.
One of our top ideas for you is again, using Amtrak's luggage storage services if you're going to be in the area. If you like museums and want to learn about Charleston's rich history, then we suggest visiting The Charleston Museum or the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. Both are great ways to enjoy your time and store your luggage.
If museums aren't your thing, you still have another option: hotels. They can be a little bit complex, so we're going to cover them next.
It's just like it sounds: you take your luggage to a hotel and they store it for you while you explore. Some hotels are willing to provide this service, and some are not, depending on your circumstances. Staying there or being a rewards member both boost your chances of having them store your bags for you.
Sometimes, you can leave luggage at a hotel before check-in. Many hotels offer this service, and would be happy to let you store your luggage with them before checking into your room for the evening.
Can you leave luggage at a hotel after check out?
Much like dropping off luggage before checking in, many hotels will also store luggage after check-out. We suggest calling them beforehand to make sure they can do this - it all depends on their individual hotel luggage storage policy.
Will a hotel hold my luggage if I'm not staying there?
The age-old question for many travelers: can you leave luggage at a hotel you're not staying at?
The answer: it really depends on the hotel.
Many only hold luggage for people who are staying with them. But occasionally, hotels will store luggage for anyone that asks, so there's no harm in trying! We suggest calling specific hotels (such as Hilton hotel luggage storage) beforehand to see if they offer this service.
Pre hotel luggage storage tip: Tip! It's common courtesy to tip the person who helps you if a hotel lets you store your bags with them. So don't forget!
If Charleston isn't the only stop on your radar, don't worry. We offer luggage storage (and advice) on lots of cities around the country.
Where can I store my luggage in Las Vegas?
Check out our guide to luggage storage San Antonio.
Or, see our guide to luggage storage Houston.
If you've just flown into the Charleston International Airport and are looking for a place to store your luggage, then you're in luck! The Amtrak station just a few blocks away offers bag check and will watch your suitcases as you explore the city.
Storage is free for Amtrak ticket holders. If you're a non-ticket holder, they will still store your luggage, but you will have to pay $20 per bag.
Price: Free for ticket holders. $20 for non-ticket holders.
Charleston has a fascinating past and is an especially great place to visit if you're a lover of American history.
After all, it's essentially where the Civil War started.
History buffs will love visiting the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, where you can take any one of several different tours that detail life in the pre-Civil War South. On the other hand, if it's science and natural history that you love, check out The Charleston Museum!
The best part? Both of these museums will store your luggage for you during your visit; however, be aware that you will have to take your bags with you when you leave.
Other museums in Charleston, such as Patriot's Point, may also store luggage, but it is better to call beforehand to see if they have space available.
Unfortunately, Charleston has few luggage storage options outside of the ones previously discussed. However, you do still have one more option: hotels.
Many hotels are willing to hold your luggage for you while you explore the city for a few hours. The chances of this happening increase if you're a loyalty or rewards member. Being able to store your luggage with a hotel is never a sure thing, so we recommend calling them first to see if they can help you before dragging your bags over in person.
Meanwhile, our team here at Knock Knock City is working hard to bring easy, affordable luggage storage to you. Stay tuned as we open new locations in Charleston!
You just landed in Charleston's airport, and you're ready to fill your long layover with adventures, shopping, and good food. There's so much to do and see here that you don't want to waste a single moment. Only one thing is holding you back: your clunky, burdensome luggage.
At Knock Knock City, we've been in your shoes, which is why we're bringing affordable luggage storage to Charleston, SC! Our easy online booking, emphasis on security, and no-fee cancellation policy make bag storage a breeze.
We partner with local shops and stores throughout the city to provide luggage storage in the most convenient places possible. The owners and staff at all of our locations are all thoroughly trained in security and know how to keep your bags safe. Also, when you store your bags with us, you'll be able to secure them yourself with one of our branded zip ties as an added precaution against theft. To cap it all off, we insure every bag you store with us for up to $500!
With so much to do and see in Charleston, we want to help you spend money on fun things like sightseeing, shopping, and food. That's why we keep our prices affordable. What's more, we only charge you for the time you actually store your bags with us.
It's true. Many other luggage storage companies charge a flat 24-hour rate whether you'll be using their services for several days or just one afternoon. We don't think that's fair to you, so we offer several different rates for your convenience.
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Charleston is known for being one of the most family-friendly cities to visit in the United States. With its rich history, exciting museums, excellent food, beautiful oceanfront, and southern hospitality, you can't go wrong in spending a couple hours here - or even a couple days!
First of all, the people in Charleston are very friendly. When someone smiles at you, smile back, and don't be afraid to ask for directions or recommendations on where to go and what to do. The vast majority of the locals are happy to help you out!
Second, one of the best ways to see Charleston is on foot. Stroll down the main streets of the city and enjoy the local shops and stores. This is an old, unique city that's full of personality and history. Don't miss your chance to enjoy it like a local!
If you love history, you'll want to head straight for Fort Sumter, where you can explore the scene of the first shots of the Civil War. Next, head to the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens for a snapshot of pre-Civil War life.
But what if history really isn't your thing? No problem!
If you're more of a beachgoer, head to Folly Beach, where you can enjoy the sand, surf, and sun. And if you all you want is to take a nice walk before boarding a plane again, make a beeline for Riley Waterfront Park. There, you can take a relaxing stroll while enjoying public art and beautiful views of the ocean.
What better way to kill a couple hours than to go shopping? In Charleston, head straight for Market Square, where you can enjoy local stores and browse the creations of local artists. Retail shopping is abundant in that area, so you'll have plenty to do!
It's completely focused on food!
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Garo may refer to:

People and languages
 Garo people, a tribal people in India
 Garo language, the language spoken by the Garo tribe

Places
 Kingdom of Garo, a former kingdom in southern Ethiopia
 Garo, Colorado
 Garo Hills, part of the Garo-Khasi range in Meghalaya, India

Persons
 Garo (name), an Armenian given name
 Emma Garo, a judge from the Solomon Islands
 Isabelle Garo, a French philosopher
 Garo, a character from the manga series One-Punch Man

Film and television

Japanese
 Garo (franchise), a Japanese tokusatsu TV franchise
 Garo (TV series), sometimes referred to as Golden Knight Garo, Japanese tokusatsu television series
 Garo: Yami o Terasu Mono, a Japanese tokusatsu television series, premiering April 2013
 Garo: Makai no Hana, Japanese tokusatsu television drama. Fourth television series in the Garo metaseries, premiering April 2014
 Garo: Gold Storm Sho, both a film and the fifth television series in the Garo metaseries
 Garo: Kami no Kiba, 2017 dark fantasy tokusatsu theatrical film, the eighth feature film in the Garo franchise. It first screened on October 31, 2017
 Garo: The Animation, Japanese anime series based on the Garo tokusatsu drama. It includes:
 Garo: The Carved Seal of Flames, premiering October 2014
 Garo: Crimson Moon, premiering October 2015
 Garo: Divine Flame, premiering May 2016
 Garo: Vanishing Line, premiering October 2017
 Garo: Red Requiem, 2010 Japanese 3-D film
 Garo: Soukoku no Maryu, 2013 Japanese film
 Garo Gaiden: Tougen no Fue, 2013 Japanese film based on the Garo TV series
 Garo: Makai Retsuden, an omnibus television series which features the cast of the several live action series produced along the years in the Garo metaseries, celebrating its 10th anniversary

Music
 Garo Project, a Japanese musical ensemble made up of the cast of the Garo television series
 Garo (band), a Japanese rock group

Others
 Garo, a type of enemy from the Legend of Zelda series of video games, which debuted in Majora's Mask.
 Garo (magazine), a Japanese monthly manga anthology magazine

Other
 Garo Baptist Convention, a Protestant denomination of the ethnic group in India, mostly in Meghalaya
 Garo National Council, a political party in Meghalaya in north-eastern India
 Garo (fish), a genus of fish from the family Chaudhuriidae

See also
 Karo (film), sometimes pronounced Garo, a 1937 adventure-war film directed by Artashes Hay-Artyan and S. Taits
 Garos, a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in south-western France
 Garou (disambiguation)

Language and nationality disambiguation pages

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Moreno Valley Public Library Now Offers Kanopy
Moreno Valley Public Library (MVPL)'s digital offerings just got better with the addition of a new video streaming service – Kanopy.
With your library card and PIN, you can now enjoy free access to over 30,000 critically acclaimed movies, documentaries and kids favorites through Kanopy. Kanopy is accessible via mobile and tablet apps for iPhone and Android. You can also access Kanopy on your desktop, and smartTV apps like Roku, Apple TV, and Fire Stick.
Kanopy's selection offers something for everyone including film titles you will not find anywhere else, new releases and award-winning features, foreign films, documentaries and more. Kanopy also features video courses on subjects ranging from dog training to yoga, money management skills to robotics – and everything in between.
In addition, Kanopy's dedication to thoughtful entertainment also includes educational and engaging videos for children of all ages through Kanopy Kids. Parents can trust that the selection of films and TV shows are high quality videos that encourage social and emotional development, promote respect for community diversity, and inspire creativity.
To help manage binge-watching, Library cardholders are allotted 5 tokens a month. Visit the eBooks & Resources webpage to get started.
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The Moreno Valley Public Library's goal is to provide services that contribute to the educational development and cultural vitality of Moreno Valley. Visitors to the Main Library (25480 Alessandro Blvd.), Mall Branch (22500 Town Cir., Suite 2078), and the Iris Plaza Branch (16170 Perris Blvd., Suite C3) will find both physical and digital books and other materials, public computers, Wi-Fi, veterans' resources, family-friendly special events, and other free activities for all ages. The Library Commission, comprising seven members appointed by the City Council, advises and recommends to the City Council on operations. Library services are operated by Library Systems & Services, LLC. For more information, visit moval.org/mv-library.


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Is Any NFL Playoff Coach In Danger of Being Fired?
Earlier this week, NFL teams began purging their teams by releasing coaches, coordinators and other front office personnel.
In what was dubbed "Black Monday," a handful of head coaches were fired and others parted ways after disappointing seasons. There are rumors surfacing that a few more head coaches could be facing uncertain futures as we move closer to the official 2019 NFL season.
Many fans believe that if a team makes the playoffs, then the head coach is safe. However, that's not always the case. With the buzz over the recent firings still circling the NFL like vultures over a carcass, not all 12 of the playoff coaches are safe. In fact, NFL betting sites are now listing a future bet asking if any of the playoff coaches will be fired before the Super Bowl.
BetOnline has the following odds on whether or not a coach will be fired by February 4th:
Yes (+200)
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On the surface, the betting odds are reasonable as both offer value. I would've expected the "No" option to be higher and for the "Yes" option to be lower. But, before I pick which betting option to choose, we must first examine all 12 coaches in the playoffs. I'll start with the AFC teams and then work my way into the NFC teams.
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The Kansas City Chiefs captured the #1 spot in the AFC conference and will have home field advantage throughout the playoffs. For head coach Andy Reid, this is his 6th season at the helm with KC and he has a record of 65-31 during the regular season.
Reid has won double digit games in 5 of 6 seasons with the team. He's also gone to the playoffs in 5 of 6 seasons, which includes this year. Furthermore, Reid's name is being mentioned as a candidate for the Coach of the Year award. Reid signed a 5-year extension with KC in the summer of 2017.
Prior to joining KC in 2013, Reid was the Eagles head coach for 14 years and had a record of 130-93-1. He only had 3 losing seasons at Philly, and had a run of 4 straight NFC title games and 1 Super Bowl appearance.
The biggest knock on Reid is his playoff record, which is 11-13. Even if he loses in the Divisional Round of the playoffs this year, there's absolutely no way the Chiefs are firing him.
When it comes to Bill Belichick, what else can be said about the best coach in the NFL and one of the greatest coaches of all time. What he has done in New England, is something that will probably never be duplicated again. Belichick is believed to be the highest paid coach in the league, and rightfully so.
Bill has a 225-79 record with the Pats, which is a .740 winning percentage. He's gone 28-11 in the playoffs for his career, 27-10 with the Patriots. He's won 5 Super Bowls, 8 AFC championships and 16 divisional titles.
Belichick is will never be fired by New England. They could possibly rename the team after "Coach Hoodie."
The Texans had a roller coaster season that saw them start off going 0-3 and talks of the sky falling. But, the team came together and won 9 straight games.
Houston come into the playoffs as the #3 seed and looking to advance to the Divisional Round for the second time. They will face their divisional rival the Colts in the Wild Card round this weekend.
When the team started off 0-3, head coach Bill O'Brien was rumored to be on the hot seat. This was despite the 4-year contract extension he signed in January 2018.
Once the team turned things around, O'Brien's job became secure once again. Bill is 42-38 in the regular season and 1-2 in the playoffs. This was his 3rd AFC South divisional title.
Even with a loss to the Colts in the playoffs, I still expect the Texans to keep O'Brien around for at least one more year.
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh was in a similar position as Bill O'Brien earlier this season. At one point, the Ravens were 4-5 and just lost 3 straight games.
They fell further behind in the division and the playoff standings. And, also like Houston, the Ravens went on a run as they won 6 of their final 7 games and clinched the AFC North division.
Additionally, they found their identity as a ground and pound offense with a devastating defense. The perfect example of Baltimore football.
During their losing streak, Harbaugh's name surfaced as a potential candidate to be fired. It was a shock to many considering Harbaugh has a 104-72 record in the regular season, a 10-5 postseason record, and a Super Bowl win. The Ravens have been an annual contender for their division under Harbaugh's tenure.
After letting Harbaugh swing in the wind for a few weeks, the Ravens announced that they will be bringing their head coach back for 2019. However, that's the final year on his contract and the two sides are working on a new deal.
Harbaugh is one of my favorite coaches in the league and he's apparently the favorite of other NFL teams as well. Reports have surfaced that the Miami Dolphins are seriously considering a trade with the Ravens for Harbaugh. Right now, it's being speculated that the Ravens would ask for two first round picks from the Dolphins.
With that said, there's no way the Ravens fire Harbaugh this offseason.
Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn is in his second year with the team as their head coach. In two seasons, he's tallied a solid 21-11 record with the Chargers. Furthermore, his team finished tied with the Chiefs for the best record in the AFC.
Lynn signed a 4-year deal with the Chargers in January 2017, after being the interim coach for the Buffalo Bills in the final game of the 2016 season. Lynn is highly respected by his players and peers.
Anthony Lynn is the only other AFC coach in the running for the Coach of the Year award according to many NFL betting sites. There's no playoff outcome that will lead to his firing this year.
Out of the 6 AFC playoff teams, the Colts are the only team to have a rookie head coach.
In February 2018, the Colts signed former Eagles offensive coordinator, and former NFL QB, Frank Reich to a 5-year deal. He was "plan B" for the Colts after they were strung along and dumped by Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels who initially agreed to take the job.
Despite being a backup option, just like he was a backup QB most of his NFL career, Frank Reich succeeded when given the job. The Colts turned their franchise around this year and posted a 10-6 record under Reich.
Furthermore, the return of Andrew Luck was a huge success as the franchise QB finished in the top 5 of many QB statistical categories. Additionally, the o-line was better and the defense took big steps forward.
Not only has Reich done a great job in the regular season, the Colts have a legitimate chance to advance further into the playoffs. Reich is going nowhere!
The New Orleans Saints finished as the #1 seed in the NFC and have home field advantage throughout the playoffs. They also finished with the best record in the NFL, have one of the top offenses in the league and have an improved overall defense.
The Saints are the odds on favorite to win the Super Bowl this year and it's largely due to the marriage of QB Drew Brees and head coach Sean Payton. These two have combined to become one of the most successful coach-QB duos of all time.
Payton has been the Saints coach since 2006. In 12 years with the team, Sean has a 118-74 regular season record and a 7-5 postseason record. Payton has 6 playoff appearances and 1 Super Bowl victory.
Sean is considered one of the top coaches in the league and would be snatched up in a heartbeat if the Saints fired him. In 2016, Payton signed a 5-year, $45 million dollar extension with the team. So, he will be around for a few more years. There's no postseason outcome that will cost Payton his job.
Sean McVay is the top young coach in the NFL and he has morphed the Los Angeles Rams into a Super Bowl contender in his first two years there. McVay has compiled a 24-8 record during the regular season and 0-1 in the playoffs last year.
McVay signed a 5-year deal in January 2017, after being a successful OC in Washington. He won the Coach of the Year award last season and is a candidate this year as well. The Rams finished #2 overall in the NFC and tied with the Saints for the best record in the NFL.
McVay has done a masterful job resurrecting QB Jared Goff's career and turning Todd Gurley into a MVP candidate. There's no possible postseason outcome that will lead to the Rams firing McVay.
Like the Colts, the Chicago Bears are the only team in the NFC to have a rookie head coach. Almost one year ago, the Bears signed Matt Nagy to become the 16th head coach in team history.
Nagy was a highly touted offensive coordinator like McVay. He helped to turn things around last year for the Chiefs' offense which went on to become one of the best in the NFL.
This year, the Bears finished 12-4 and made the postseason by winning the NFC North Division. They defied the odds and made the playoffs despite most betting sites and pundits expecting Chicago to finish dead last in their division with a miserable record.
Nagy is another untouchable coach. Because he's a successful rookie that just got one of the league's most revered franchises back to the playoffs, there's no way the Bears fire Nagy even if they lose to the Eagles on Sunday.
Just like with the Ravens, Colts and Texans, the Dallas Cowboys started off the year poorly. At the half way mark of the season, Dallas was 3-5 and left for dead.
Dallas made a big trade to get wide receiver Amari Cooper from the Raiders and it gave the team the spark they desperately needed. Dallas finished the year going 7-1 and clinching the NFC East division.
Out of all the playoff coaches, Dallas head coach Jason Garrett has been the most maligned coach of the bunch. For the last few seasons, Garrett's name has been constantly associated with the hot seat and potential firing. In fact, members of the media and former Cowboys players have called for Garrett to get fired.
Of all the coaches in the postseason, Garrett is the one that could be fired. For his career, Garrett is 77-59 in the regular season since he took over as the head coach in 2010. He's only made the playoffs on two occasions prior to this season and has a 1-2 record in the postseason.
Expectations are always high for the Cowboys and if they don't beat Seattle on Saturday night, there's a real chance that Garrett can be fired.
Seattle is Carroll's third stop in his NFL coaching career. Prior to Seattle, Pete turned the USC Trojans into a national collegiate powerhouse. And, prior to the Trojans, Pete had two forgettable tenures with the Jets (6-10) and the Patriots (27-21).
With the Seahawks, Carroll has gone 89-54-1 in the regular season and 9-5 in the postseason with 2 Super Bowl appearances and 1 SB win.
Like the Ravens, Cowboys and Colts, the Seahawks found themselves at 4-5 on the year and on the outside looking in on the playoffs. From that point, they went on to win 6 of 7 games and clinch the 5th seed in the NFC. Furthermore, Seattle became the #1 rushing team in the league and restored their defensive aura.
Some pundits believe this has been Carroll's best coaching job with the Seahawks. The team agreed, as they signed him to a 3-year contract extension that will keep him as the head coach through the 2021 season. Carroll reportedly receives $11 million a year, which makes him one of the highest paid coaches in the league.
With his extension not even two weeks old, I don't see any scenario where the Seahawks fire Carroll after the postseason.
Doug Pederson went from being the former Eagles QB to their head coach and a conquering hero as Pederson led Philly to a Super Bowl win last year. Philly has gone 29-19 under Pederson in the regular season and 3-0 in the playoffs. This year, the Eagles went on a torrid run at the end of the season to make it to the playoffs by capturing the final Wild Card spot.
Prior to the 2018 NFL season, Pederson was signed to a contract extension that keeps him in Philly through the 2022 season. The Philly fans can be some of the most brutal fans in all of sports. Even if the Eagles fall to Chicago this Sunday, I still expect Pederson to be cheered and loved by the fanbase due to his Super Bowl win and making the playoffs this year despite the injuries and lack of depth.
Keep in mind, this is the same fanbase that booed Santa Claus. Doug is safe for at least one more year no matter what the outcome is this postseason.
Will Any Playoff Coach Get Fired?
Out of the 12 head coaches in the playoffs, only Jason Garrett's future is in doubt. All reports indicate that his tenure with the team will be tied to how the Cowboys due in the postseason. With that said, Garrett's in trouble because I don't believe that Dallas will beat Seattle this Saturday night.
In regards to this bet, the smart money is on "No" at -300 because 11 of 12 coaches are safe. If you feel risky this postseason than take the Eagles to beat the Bears and the "Yes" option (+200) for this NFL prop bet.
NFL Bet: No (-300)
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So what's changed? Not much really. Today of course, the ideology of imperial expansion now masks itself as 'humanitarian intervention' or 'democracy-building'.
Our Victorian ancestors were less coy about colonizing, claiming to be on a 'civilizing mission'. But 'civilizing' the Libyans, the Iraqis or the Afghans would be a step too far in these allegedly politically correct times but it's the same thing by another name.
Yet the abyssmal failings of Western 'democracy' are all around us. We have governments that regardless that an 'opposition' exists are effectively one-party states and have been ever since the early years of the 20th century. From 1945 to 2009 it was a Tory/Labour 'coalition' and now we're back to the pre-WWI war Tory/Liberal version. It makes little difference that every five years we vote for one or the other. Successive governments are an intrinsic part of an ossified and corrupt state self-'regulated' for generations�and it still is�the expenses scandals and now the News of the World/News Corp fiasco notwithstanding.
The ever-expanding scale of the criminal enterprise that is Murdoch's News Corp, reveals the awful truth about capitalism's version of democracy; namely that it only works for those in power and for those with power. For a single corporation to have direct access and control at the very heart of government smacks of the days of William Randolph Hearst, made famous by Orson Welles in Citizen Kane, where rich and powerful individuals are able to determine the fate of a nation.
When Rebekah Brooks, then editor of the News of the World (NotW), blurted out in a Commons committee in 2007 that the NotW was paying cops for information, it slid, Teflon-coated right off the backs of our 'independent' media, never mind the MPs who were listening at the time! Now it's mea culpas all round.
It's become a cliche that Murdoch's four major newspapers (The Times, The Sunday Times, The Sun and the now defunct News of the World) between them can make or break governments but it's true, or at least it was until the utterly corrupt relationship between the corporate/state media, the political class and the police/legal system fell apart.
At the same time, the Met cop in charge of investigating the phone hacking allegations, John Yates (who doubles as head of the anti-terrorism unit), was never challenged over his conclusion that there was nothing further to investigate beyond the two people convicted of phone hacking at the NotW.
In other words, Yates decided what lines of inquiry should and should not be pursued. He chose the absolute minimum, ignoring 4000 or so emails and texts that were in his possession. These questions and many more are only now being addressed in the MSM, but is the MSM asking the right questions?
There is more than a little irony involved in that what got the ball rolling were the revelations that the NotW had been hacking the cellphones/emails of murdered teenagers and soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan, and what has been obvious for years, the collusion of the police in covering up evidence that would implicate the NotW hierarchy in the hacking/bribery scandals. Instead, a private investigator and an NotW journalist did time.
The 'outrage' expressed by the MSM only got up a head of steam following the exposure that the murdered Milly Dowler and dead imperial soldiers had had their phones hacked as well as those of the 'celebs'! The very people the NotW makes its money from! Not a good move, image- or advertizing-wise.
No wonder the word 'toxic' has been appearing with increasing frequency in the MSM, a word that parallels the state's 'loss of legitimacy' in its significance. Such events put the fear of God in the ruling elite. Put the two together and you'd think that it would be obvious that it's not only about corporate/state power ganging up to suppress knowledge of the unholy alliance that exists between Murdoch's News Corp and the ruling political class. And not just News Corp. And not just the News of the World. And not just the current government, Labour had an equally comfortable, incestuous relationship with Murdoch's empire. It's about a global conglomerate, News Corp deciding what kind of government we get and of course, what kind of economy.
BSkyB is the pearl in the pig's ear (the pig being the NotW, now shuffled off to the slaughterhouse, the bits to be reassembled as the Sun on Sunday no doubt). This is what all the fuss is about. �9 billion a year income for Murdoch. And just how fearful the elite are of the implications of the NotW scandal we learn that Murdoch's attempt to take complete control of BSkyB is no longer on, News Corp have withdrawn their bid. Another step too far for a ruling elite once more in disarray.
Clearly the 'Digger' didn't just come over to the UK to fire/promote or whatever, Rebekah Brooks but to talk to the government about what to do about a crisis that has the potential bring about the fall of the government, if the media goes for the jugular. An unlikely occurrence given as it is just as culpable by ignoring the obvious and publishing the mundane and titillating instead of actually investigating these events when they first emerged. This is why we need Wikileaks.
But if it was okay for the government to okay Murdoch's takeover of BSkyB before, why is it now 'not a fit and proper person' to have a virtual media monopoly in the UK now?
"Ofcom, the media regulator [sic], is to consider whether News Corporation would make a "fit and proper" owner of satellite broadcaster BSkyB.
It's pretty obvious that the coverups that the ruling elite thought would work, that is the collusion between the police, government and News Corp to hide the true extent of the illegal activities of News Corp staff has unravelled in truly spectacular fashion. The latest 'revelation' concerns the fact that as far back as 2002 the police knew that the murdered girl Milly Dowler's phone was being hacked (and her emails deleted by the hackers) though apparently they did nothing about it, not even informing her parents. It just gets worse. And to add fuel to the fire there are now allegations surfacing that both the The Times and The Sun have been at it as well. No wonder Murdoch is thinking of selling off all his UK newspaper holdings, after all it's clear that owning them was not expressly about making money but using them to influence government to the advantage News Corp and capitalism in general.
What an admission! The question to ask is: will any of the mea culpas make any difference to a corporate/state media that is both the cause and effect of the current crisis? What emerges firstly is a state media 'regulation' framework (OfCom) that is toothless and expressly designed to the bidding of the corporations. And the MSM 'regulates' itself through the Press Complaints Commission (PCC), yet another toothless institution, now thoroughly discredited. In other words it's a replay of the Financial Services Commission created allegedly to 'regulate' the banking/financial services sector.


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I have a list of things I plan to do in the year but it's such a pain to transfer it from Word to Blogger I just decided to make a page that I update when I'm done each project.
2. Mini Rag Quilt for kitties. I have a lot of leftover squares from when I did my giant rag quilt a couple years ago so I decided to use a few to make the cats a cozy rug to sleep on. It currently lives in an old shoe box that Sita loves to lay in and destroy lol.
4. Hexipuffs! This is more of a huge Work In Progress (WIP) but I am happy I started it, these little cuties are so much fun to knit.
5. Crochet Purse. This wasn't really a complete project, I just finished it. However I'm so happy I finally finished it! Now I have no idea what to do with it LOL.
6. Ruba'iyat Mittens. I took a class to make these and I am SO happy with the result.
7. Seraphina Shawlette. I ran out of yarn so I decided to make this into a shawlette, that was a great idea I love wearing this.
8. Cat blanket for SPCA. I'm trying to make a few blankets to donate to the SPCA. While waiting for my needles I decided to use some old granny squares I had laying around and make them into a blanket.
9. Musica Gloves. Made these for my friend Michelle who is studying music at University.